BMW Z4 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| BMW Z4 engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Despite less power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW Z4 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW Z4 2006 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 56 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
260 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 36 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 8400 | |
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